Morcone and Alto Tammaro Fair

Half a century of trade in the heart of Sannio

The Morcone and Alto Tammaro Fair is much more than a commercial showcase: for fifty years, it has been the event that marks the end of summer in the town of Morcone, in the Province of Benevento, and throughout the inland area of the Alto Tammaro. In September 2025, the event celebrated its 50th edition, a rare milestone for a local fair, marked by a commemorative book, a photography exhibition, and a dedicated philatelic cancellation.

From the Saint Michael Fair to a modern exhibition hub

The roots of the event are ancient: every September 25th, the feast day of Saint Michael the Archangel, exhibitors and merchants from across the region would gather in Morcone for one of the most popular livestock and tool markets in the Sannio Apennines. In 1974, that popular tradition evolved into a modern trade fair — the first of its kind in Campania — while maintaining its original mission: to promote local resources and offer local businesses a concrete opportunity for growth.

A 40,000 square meter exhibition center

The event takes place at the Contrada Piana exhibition center, just outside the town: 40,000 sqm of equipped space featuring indoor pavilions, large outdoor areas for machinery, internal services, a food court, parking, a 150-seat conference center, and free Wi-Fi throughout the area. The location is strategic: Morcone serves as a natural bridge between Campania, Molise, the upper Caserta area, and Puglia, and the fair entrance is located just a few hundred meters from the junction serving the industrial zone.

Exhibition sectors

The fair focuses on the production sectors that drive the Sannio economy:

• Agriculture and agricultural/industrial machinery
• Livestock and the pet world
• Agribusiness and typical Sannio products
• Crafts, commerce, and shopping
• Industry, innovation, and construction
• Heating and renewable energy
• Home furnishings and design
• Wedding and personal services
• Gastronomy with stands, tastings, and dining

Conferences, seminars, and business meetings

What distinguishes the Morcone fair from purely commercial exhibitions is its congress component: each day alternates between conferences and seminars with technicians, institutions, trade associations, and specialized journalists, as well as workshops, practical field demonstrations, and B2B meetings between producers, distributors, and professionals. During the 50th-anniversary edition, national agricultural supply chain leaders and experiential tourism operators from the Tammaro Valley engaged in key discussions.

Sannio gastronomy and evening events

Alongside the stands, the fair is a large-scale village festival: visitors can sample cheeses and meats from the Alto Tammaro, olive oil, legumes, honey, truffles from the inland areas, and Sannio wines, while the evenings are dedicated to concerts, shows, and entertainment for families and children. It is the time of year when the town fills with visitors from all over Campania and Molise.

Morcone, between Matese and the Tammaro Valley

It is worth arriving a few hours early: Morcone is a village of Sannite origin perched on the slopes of Mount Mucre, at about 680 meters above sea level, with its characteristic layout of tiled roofs overlooking the Tammaro river valley. Here, the young Francesco Forgione — the future Saint Pio of Pietrelcina — took the Capuchin habit in the town's convent, and every year the historic center hosts Il Presepe nel Presepe, one of the most famous living nativity scenes in Campania.

When it takes place

The Morcone and Alto Tammaro Fair is traditionally held at the end of September, around the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel: the 50th-anniversary edition took place from September 25 to 29, 2025. The dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been released by the Azienda Speciale Consortile FMAT, which has meanwhile enlivened the exhibition center with other events, from the Api e Dintorni beekeeping fair in February to the European event TAM Flowing Forward in June.